Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

Far more than I expected, I was able to relax and truly unwind in the lounge. The Plan starting at 5:00 p.m. was more than enough to soothe my fatigue after visiting an exhibition in Ueno, making it a wonderful day. In addition to the perfectly attentive yet unobtrusive service, even for someone like me who doesn’t drink alcohol, the “light snacks” were astonishing—an impressive selection of both chilled and hot hors d’oeuvres, and the bouillabaisse was outstanding.As I’ve gotten older, visiting Hotel lounges has become a true comfort for the soul and a great source of energy for the next day. This place is undoubtedly among the top class in Tokyo, and I will definitely return to refresh myself—thank you in advance. The fluffy towels available freely at any time and the wide variety of complimentary drinks in the refrigerator moved me deeply with such luxurious thoughtfulness.

The service on the Premiere Floor was outstanding. When we entered the Room, there was a message card and beautiful towel art set on the bed, and I couldn’t help but cheer. It felt too nice to disturb, so it took me a while to actually use the bed lol. In the lounge, it seemed like only small amounts of each item were put out at a time and things often ran out, but they were replenished immediately—so we were able to enjoy everything freshly set out. The selection isn’t huge, but it’s more than enough, and I got the impression that the menu was thoughtfully curated. Everything was delicious, especially the passion fruit macarons and pickled burdock root. The in-Room minibar, refrigerator items, and tea set were stocked in such generous quantities that you really feel well looked after. Even some well-worn furnishings—like a brass(?) shoehorn and the bathroom trolley—made me think they take good-quality items and maintain them with great care over time. I can completely understand why so many guests make their next Reservation right away.